Published DateJanuary 2026Type of PublicationReportsPublication UnderAPEC Secretariat, APEC Policy Support UnitAccessed145Pages92Download publicationDownloadDescriptionA number of economies in the world have established mechanisms which are designed to address grievances and complaints of foreign investors at an early stage to prevent and mitigate the risk...
Resilient growth as technology and adaptability offset trade policy headwindsGlobal growth is projected at 3.3 percent for 2026 and 3.2 percent for 2027, revised slightly up since the October 2025 World Economic Outlook. Technology investment, fiscal and monetary support, accommodative financial conditions, and private sector adaptability offset trade poli...
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DOWNLOAD PICTUREThe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide USD300 million in sovereign-backed financing to VakıfBank, supporting Türkiye’s post-earthquake reconstruction while accelerating climate-aligned financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The facility is designed to address two of Türkiye’s most pressing pr...
Electrification, data-center expansion and shifts in transport are reshaping energy demand across APEC economies, with electricity consumption projected to rise by up to 96 percent by 2060, according to the ninth edition of the APEC Energy Demand and Supply Outlook, launched in Tokyo last week.The report, updated every three years, projects electricit...
The digital economy needs to become more “statistically visible”, particularly in developing countries, for evidence-based policymaking and inclusive development.Default image copyright and description© Shutterstock/GumbariyaUN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently launched a new global database on e‑commerce value, the first of its kind to...
China initiates dispute regarding Indian measures on solar cells and modules, and IT goodsChina has requested WTO dispute consultations with India regarding certain Indian measures on solar cells, solar modules, and information technology goods. China said the measures in question include India's tariff treatment and certain measures that China said ar...
Are independent central banks better at ensuring price stability? A study of 155 central banks over 50 years shows why independence makes a difference. Central banks that are shielded from government control are able to pursue more credible monetary policies and are therefore better at keeping prices stable.Recent political pressure on central banks in som...
Date: December 19, 2025Venue: The 22nd China International Finance Forum (CIFF), Shanghai, ChinaSpeaker: Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Roman Serov Building an Intelligent Financial Ecosystem in the Digital Economy Era Distinguished guests, colleagues, friends,It is a great pleasure to join you at the 22nd Chin...
